Emergency services are currently on the scene, and have advised motorists to avoid the area.

It happened on Manvers Street, at the junction with Sneinton Hermitage.

It is not yet clear how many vehicles the incident involves, or whether there were any injuries.

This is a live incident, and we will bring you updates as we get them.

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15:48

The route has now cleared

Recovery vehicles have now removed the vehicles, and the road is expected to re-open shortly.